OTTAWA RENTALS FIELD GUIDE
Two Weeks of Paddle-Ready Freedom in Ottawa — 14-Day Kayak & Canoe Rental
A 14-day rental that includes PFDs, safety gear and tie-downs, with set pick-up/return windows and explicit late- and cleaning-fee policies—useful for planning a hassle-free paddling outing in Ottawa.
Two Weeks of Paddle-Ready Freedom in Ottawa — 14-Day Kayak & Canoe Rental.
Rent kayaks and canoes for a full 14-day period with personal flotation devices, safety gear and tie-downs provided; equipment is picked up and returned during specified hours, and there are clear fees and rules for late or unclean returns—making this a straightforward option for a safe, hassle-free paddling adventure.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Everything you need, included
Rentals come with paddling-specific PFDs, a throw line, a bailer with a handle, sterilized pealess whistles, an orange compliance kit and a light with a battery; tie-down foam blocks and camlock straps are provided for safe vehicle loading (ratchet straps are not permitted).
Clear pickup and return windows
Pickups are available 10:00–16:30 Monday–Friday and 12:00–15:45 Saturday & Sunday (weekend rentals may be picked up after 15:00 on Friday); returns must occur within the listed hours.
Fees, cleaning and long-weekend policy
Late returns after 17:00 incur a $65.00 plus HST fee; equipment must be returned clean (minimum $60 cleaning charge), equipment left after hours may be charged $250.00, and long-weekend bookings require a minimum three-day rental.
What the day feels like
What the two-week rental feels like
The rental is structured around fixed pickup and drop-off windows: collect your canoe or kayak with PFD and safety kit during the listed hours, use the craft across the 14-day rental period, and return it by the required closing time—knowing the included tie-downs and safety items are provided removes the logistical friction from a longer self-guided paddling plan.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this rental suits—and when it's not ideal.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
This is a 14-day (two-week) rental.
Paddling-specific PFDs, a throw line, bailer, sterilized pealess whistles, an orange compliance kit, a light with battery, foam tie-down blocks and camlock straps are provided.
Foam blocks of different sizes and camlock straps are provided for safe loading; ratchet straps are not permitted.
Pickups and returns must occur during the specified hours; late returns or equipment left after hours are subject to substantial fees.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
When can I pick up my rental?
Pickups are available 10:00–4:30 Monday–Friday and 12:00–3:45 Saturday & Sunday (weekend rentals may be picked up after 3:00 pm on Friday).
When must I return the equipment?
Returns must be made during opening hours: by 4:30 pm Monday–Friday and by 3:40 pm Saturday & Sunday; equipment will not be accepted near or after dark.
What happens if I return the equipment late?
Late returns after 5:00 pm will be charged a $65.00 plus HST fee; otherwise equipment must be returned the next day by opening hours by prior arrangement or a $65.00 plus HST charge will apply; equipment left after hours may incur a $250.00 charge.
Is gear provided with the rental?
Yes — paddling-specific PFDs, a throw line, a bailer, sterilized pealess whistles, an orange legal kit and a light with battery, plus tie-down foam blocks and camlock straps, are included.
Are there special rules for long weekends?
Long-weekend bookings require a minimum three-day rental; anyone wanting to rent for less than that must do so on a first-come-first-served basis after 12:00 pm on Saturday of the long weekend.
What cleaning standards apply?
Equipment must be returned clean or a minimum $60.00 cleaning charge will apply.